migraineur Posted September 4, 2011 Hi guys, Could anyone tell me which worms are better for a worm farm? I know there is a number to choose from but I am unsure if some are better than others. I bought a Worm Cafe recently from Bunnings but I need to get some worms for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted September 4, 2011 Most are a mix of a few different types of worms. I have had good results from Kookaburra worm farm worms. http://www.kookaburrawormfarms.com.au/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
migraineur Posted September 4, 2011 Ta. I'm gonna get them from Bunnings because I can get a discount through someone. Do you used raised garden beds at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alice Posted September 5, 2011 No I use a purchase multi-tray worm farm, kept in the shade (probably would benefit from some morning sun in winter, they slow right down otherwise). But would love to do a bathtub conversion one day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uda Posted September 5, 2011 I started my farm with a handful of red wrigglers from eatfoo here on the forum, and supplemented with about twice the amount you get in a Bunnings box, which I bought from a dude on Gumtree for $20. Based on that, I'd call the Bunnings ones overpriced, even with discount. I'll happily swing you some if you havn't made it to Bunnings yet. Also, make up the worm fattener as described in the book that comes with the farm. That stuff is amazing. Peace, Uda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2Deep2Handle Posted September 16, 2011 As a former employee of Bunnings i can tell you that they stock tiger worms which are great for composting (probably why you pay for em)...if you use garden or african night crawlers, they will invade your farm/garden and kill all the tiger worms, followed by garden worms last.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mud Posted September 16, 2011 I never even thought about what kind of worms were best. Other than tiger worms being incredibly shit to put on a fishing hook, and simultaneously claimed to be most effective for catching trout.. :S I like me the massive fat juicy worms that just 'got there'. But, my first compost was an upside down old bin with the ass cut out. Why might my massive, juicy trillion per square inch worms not actually be best for worm farming? Or composting, or what not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devance Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Big Big ones. Big australian earth worms. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Gippsland_earthworm http://scienceblogs.com/zooillogix/2008/05/giant_blue_earthworms_and_frie.php [Giant bright blue earthworm from Australia has mucin that glows in the dark. ... Size is relative, of course; when we think of large earthworms (or ...] Of course it glows in the dark and is The giant Gippsland earthworm, Megascolides australis, is one of Australia's 1000 ... These Giant earthworms average 1 meter (3 feet) long and 2 cm (1 inch) in ... They breed in the warmer months and produce large egg cocoons which are .... Might hard to dig up at about 8 feet or more below ground[They live in the subsoil of blue, grey or red clay soils along stream banks and some south or west facing hills of their remaining habitat which is in Gippsland in Victoria, Australia.], but just imagine the cross breeding potential with smaller earthworms. But, [Located near the town of Bass is the Giant Earthworm Museum. This building allows tourists to crawl through a magnified replica of a worm burrow and a simulated worm's stomach. Displays and educational material on the Giant Gippsland earthworm and other natural history of Gippsland are featured.] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oregon_giant_earthworm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Palouse_earthworm Edited September 17, 2011 by devance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
